NHTSA recall 15T014000 · Tires
Tires › Bead
Reported Jul 17, 20154,884 vehicles affectedContinental Tire the Americas, LLC.Built Feb 22, 2015 – May 16, 2015
The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain ContiProContact tires, size 225/45R17 91H, manufactured February 22, 2015, to May 16, 2015. Due to a manufacturing error, these aftermarket replacement tires may leak air from the bead area.
The risk
A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
CTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.